Ohio IECMH Master Trainer Map
Children's Resource Center
Positive Education Program/ ALTA
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Hopewell Health Centers
Child Focus
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Rachael Theis, B.S., ECMH-C, OIMHP-II, Children’s Resource Center
Rachael is a credentialed Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant and Master Trainer with Children’s Resource Center in Bowling Green, OH. She moved into the mental health field as a consultant in 2008 and has since been assisting teachers in the Northwest Region of the state by providing professional training in Early Childhood Social and Emotional Development. RachaelT@crcwoodcounty.org
Lynn Belhorn, B.S., ECMH-C, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Lynn is employed by Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus as a regional Master Trainer, serving 17 counties in the Central Ohio area through the Whole Child Matters Grant. She has 35+ years of experience in a variety of public and private settings, providing early childhood education and community prevention services in early childhood mental health. Lynn’s work has included direct services with toddlers through school-aged children, supervision, coordination and program administration. Lynn.Belhorn@nationwidechildrens.org
Katy Carpenter, MSW, LISW-S, ECMH-C, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Katy is currently a regional master trainer and an Early Childhood Mental Health consultant for Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. Katy received her Bachelor of Social Work from Indiana University and her Master of Science in Social Work from University of Louisville. Katy began working in the field in 2016 in a therapeutic day treatment program for children ages 3-5 with severe trauma and behavioral needs. Katy then provided outpatient therapy for children and families for 2 years before becoming an Early Childhood Mental Health consultant in 2019. Katy is regional master trainer under the Whole Child Matters Grant and continues to provide consultation and prevention services in the Columbus area. Katy currently holds her ECMH credential and is an independently licensed social worker. Katlin.Carpenter@nationwidechildrens.org
Colleen Wallace, M.S., ECMH-C, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Colleen is employed by Nationwide Children’s hospital, Columbus as a regional Master Trainer and IECMH Consultant, serving 17 counties in the Central Ohio area through the Whole Child Matters Grant. She has 20+ years of experience, providing early childhood education and community prevention services in early childhood mental health. Colleen is particularly interested in the topics of relationship and connection but provides training on a variety of other topics. Colleen currently holds the Ohio Infant Mental Health Practitioner Level III (OIMHP-III) credential in the state of Ohio. Colleen.Wallace@nationwidechildrens.org
James (Jim) Flynn, MSSA, LISW-S, ECMH-C, Positive Education Program
James Flynn has been working in the field of mental health for 32 years and in the past 21 years his practice has been almost exclusively in the field of Early Childhood Mental Health. He has held the positions of mental health therapist, medical social worker, clinical supervisor, classroom consultant and parent resource consultant. He is currently a master trainer for the State of Ohio under the Whole Child Matters Grant and the Director of Early Childhood Plus for the Positive Education Program in Cleveland. James has a master’s degree in Social Service Administration from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. James is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a supervisory designation, and he has certifications in Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Infant Mental Health through the State of Ohio. He recently completed his phase two level certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics.JFlynn@pepcleve.org
Ava T. Lucky, MSW, LSW, ECMH-C, OIMHP-III, Positive Education Program
Ava has nearly 30 years’ experience supporting children, families and caregivers in early care and education. Throughout her employment, Ava has worked as a teacher, supervisor, licensed center administrator and has provided professional development training to licensed center-based and family childcare professionals. For the past 8 years, Ava has supported children and caregivers to foster targeted social & emotional developmental needs in homes, early learning environments and throughout communities in Northeast Ohio. “It is my privilege to serve child serving professionals across Ohio as Master Trainer.” Ava holds social work degrees from Ursuline College, Cleveland State University, and a Graduate Certificate in Early Intervention from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies. Ava is employed as Trainer/Consultant at Positive Education Program in Cleveland, Ohio. ALucky@pepcleve.org
Monique Sangialosi, BA, Alta Care Group
11 years ago, Monique entered early childhood as a preschool teacher for Head Start in Mahoning County. She has served as Education Supervisor and Disabilities Coordinator within the Head Start framework before recently shifting her professional focus shifted towards the area of mental health within child development. She is committed to serving the holistic needs of children, families, and educators within her community. Monique has recently begun a Master of Social Work Program, and assumed the position of Early Childhood Mental Health Supervisor at Alta Care Group while starting her journey as a Master Trainer. “It is with immense honor that I accept this role, recognizing the opportunity it affords to contribute towards Early Childhood Mental Health services. I am deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families within our community." Moniques@altacaregroup.org
Erin Finley, LISW-S, ECMH-C, OIMHP-III, Hopewell Health Centers
Erin Finley is an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Coordinator and Master Trainer for Hopewell Well Centers, Inc. in Southeastern, Ohio. Erin has provided Southeastern Ohio with mental health services for the past 8 years; serving as a case manager, school-based therapist, Infant and Early Childhood Therapist/ Consultant, clinical supervisor and coordinator. Erin is certified to provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Child Parent Psychotherapy. In addition, she is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, holds an Early Childhood Mental Health Credential, Infant Mental Health Level III Credential, and Trauma Informed Care Credential. Erin graduated with her Bachelors and Master’s degree from Ohio University in Athens. She currently resides in Noble County with her 2 year old son. Erin.Finley@hopewellhealth.org
Ikeshia Smith, PsyD, LSW, ECMH-C, Hopewell Health Centers
Ikeshia is an IECMH Consultant and Master Trainer for Hopewell Health Centers, Inc. in Southeastern, Ohio. Dr. Smith specializes in providing trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment and psychological assessment services for children and their families. In addition, Dr. Smith works as an independent contractor for a group practice located in Mentor, Ohio, conducts mental health presentations in churches that services minority communities, and participates in local and state initiatives to promote equity and inclusion among disenfranchised communities and mental health professionals of color. Dr. Smith has a background working in child protective services, home health, and crisis stabilization. Dr. Smith graduated from Kent State University with her Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies in 2009, Case Western Reserve University with her Masters of Social Science in Administration in 2016, and earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Capella University in 2021. Dr. Smith completed an APA-accredited internship with Hopewell Health Centers and postdoctoral training through OhioGuidestone with her placement at Cleveland Public Schools. She enjoys watching horror movies, traveling, basketball and track & field, and spending time with her nephew. Ikeshia.Smith@hopewellhealth.org
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